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प्रश्न
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her confidence
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उत्तर
Her confidence
- You think you will, squire. But it won’t happen that way.
- The Dauphin will give me, all I need, to free Orleans.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Discuss in groups/pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
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Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that you will lose. How will you boost their morale? Work in groups and prepare a short list of what can encourage the team.
Pick out from the extract of the play two lines that provide evidence for the following.
Joan of Arc:
Her confidence
Read the extract from G. B. Shaw’s play on Joan of Arc and fill in the Tree diagram.
Using the following points, frame a character-sketch of Joan of Arc, in your own words and write it in your notebook. Suggest an attractive title for the same.
- confidence
- courage
- optimism
- determination
- patriotism
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
as mad as .........................
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
The (enemy) soldiers will be driven away like .........................
From the extract, find what the following is compared to and why:
Joan of Arc is a bit of .............................
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Poulengey, Jack and Dick had offered to accompany Joan.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Say why? Write it in your notebook.
Captain Squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Discuss in groups whether you would like to join Armed Forces. Yes/No Say Why? Why not? Each one should give 2 to 3 reasons for their response.
Discuss in groups/pairs and make a list of the weapons used in the old times and in the present times.
| Weapons used in the past | Weapons used nowadays |
Imagine that you are the captain of your school Kabaddi/Football team. Your final match is against a very strong team. Your team members are sure that they shall lose.
Prepare a short pep-talk of about 60 to 80 words that you would give as a Captain, to encourage your team and make them change their defeated attitude. Write it down in your notebook.
Discuss what areas of work are open for women in the Armed Forces in India.
Joan wanted to meet the Captain squire.
Joan did not ask for many soldiers from the Captain squire.
French soldiers were always beaten in war.
Captain squire Robert said, “I wash my hands off it.”
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her courage
Pick out from the play 2 lines that prove the following.
Joan of Arc
Her determination
Match the comparisons as given in the extract.
| 1. | as easy as ____________ | a. | like sheep |
| 2. | as mad as ____________ | b. | like a rat in the corner |
| 3. | drive the soldiers ____________ | c. | a bit of a miracle |
| 4. | The Dauphin is ____________ | d. | as she is |
| 5. | Joan of Arc is ____________ | e. | the steward |
| f. | chasing a cow |
From an Indian history book or Internet find out information about Indian Women (queens) who led battles. (For example, Rani of Jhansi and Rani Karnawati of Mewad). Write any 3 points of similarity and 3 points of contrast between any one of the above Indian Queens and Joan of Arc. Write in your own words.
| Similarities | Contrast |
| a. | a. |
| b. | b. |
| c. | c. |
